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Church Lady Rice (Buttery Mushroom Rice)

This is the kind of rich, comforting side dish that shows up at every church potluck and family gathering. It's basically rice cooked in French onion soup with a whole stick of butter - which explains why everyone always goes back for seconds.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice not instant
  • 1 can French onion soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 can beef consommé (or 1 1/4 cups beef broth) 10.5 oz
  • 1 can mushroom pieces and stems 8 oz, drained
  • 1/2 cup butter sliced into 8 pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Add rice, French onion soup, consommé, and drained mushrooms to dish and stir to combine.
  • Place butter slices evenly across the top.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes without opening.
  • Remove from oven, uncover, and stir to distribute melted butter.
  • Return to oven uncovered for 30 minutes until top is golden.
  • Let rest 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.